Pakistan is set to make its debut at the prestigious ‘Miss Universe’ pageant, with five Pakistani beauty queens vying for a place to represent the country.
Out of over 200 candidates, the top 5 finalists for Miss Universe Pakistan 2023 have been unveiled, organisers said.
The finalists include Erica Rabin from Karachi, Hira Inam from Lahore, Jessica Wilson from Rawalpindi, Malika Alvi, originally from Pakistan but representing Pennsylvania, and Sabrina from Punjab.
These aspiring beauty queens recently took part in a captivating photoshoot in the scenic Maldives, showcasing exquisite outfits designed by a Filipino fashion designer Furne One whose Amato label is based in Dubai.
Among these women, one will be crowned as Miss Universe Pakistan, earning the honour of representing Pakistan on the global stage at the international ‘Miss Universe’ pageant scheduled to take place in El Salvador this November.
The coronation for Miss Universe Pakistan is on Thursday and will be shown on Miss Universe’s YouTube channel.
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Now in its 72nd year, Miss Universe is one of the longest-running and most-watched beauty contests.
“For the first time in the history of the biggest competition of its kind, one empowering woman will carry the name of Pakistan across her heart,” said Josh Yugen, the national director of Miss Universe Pakistan.
“But moreover, she is carrying the riveting stories of more than 210 million Pakistanis from all over the world.”
Yugen’s company, Yugen Group, which is based in Dubai, also owns the franchise rights to Miss Universe Bahrain and Miss Universe Egypt.
More than 60 countries have already named their representatives for Miss Universe 2023. A month-long event will culminate in a glitzy finale on November 18, when current title holder R’Bonney Gabriel from the US will pass on her crown.
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